see through patches on java fern

[eco]

HI all i have a small endler livebearer tank with java fern on bogwood and moss, however some of the newish leaves on the fern have see-through patches on the tips ends of leaves, i have 3 wpg with no c02, although have been trying florish excel for a couple of month but hasnt changed much,

any help advise greatly received

many thanks eco.

 

[Ed Seeley]

This is perfectly normal on the tips of growing java fern leaves.

 

[eco]

Oh wow thanks i though something was wrong..

is it worth dosing anything with java fern to help it looking lush?

Thanks

 

[Ed Seeley]

If you've got 3wpg lighting you should really be dosing both macro and micro nutrients. See the Tutorials section for the write up on EI fertilisation. However Java Fern is a tough thing and will cope with some awful growing conditions!

 

[eco]

oh right ok thanks

can you recomend how i should look after my fern to keep it in peak condition

regards eco

 

[Fred Dulley]

Remove old/tired leaves to promote new growth.
Not forgetting a healthy balance of light, CO2 and nutrients.